Members of Armstrong Chapel’s Vertical Impact Youth Group are busy planning the Eighth Annual Stomp Out Hunger 5K race for Saturday, July 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to lace up their running shoes and walk or run to raise funds to fill the shelves at Inter Parish Ministry’s food pantries. This family-friendly race even welcomes dogs. Michelle Heatherton is the presenting sponsor for the event. The race is supported by Tri-State Running Company, who will be providing prizes for the runners. Other lead sponsors include Dawn Management Company, Park National Bank and the Dan Varner Band. Last year, Stomp Out Hunger boasted over 250 runners and walkers who enjoyed a scenic course through Indian Hill. “We are excited to host this event again, which makes such an impact on fighting summer hunger.” says Kyle Hazen, Armstrong Chapel Youth Director. “The funds raised will help fill Inter Parish Ministry’s Choice Food Pantry’s shelves, which are usually out of food by midsummer every year."

There will be food, fun prizes and awards after the run/walk. Plus, new this year is a Youth Team Race for teams of four to six members. Youth Racers aged 18 years and younger can sign up to compete.

Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. with the run/walk starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. The cost to preregister is $30 with athletic T-shirt and $15 for race only. Day of race cost is $35 with athletic T-shirt and $20 for race only. Preregistration can be made online at www.registrationspot.com.

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